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2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

109Steering complaints
36%Of all 303 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING109 · 36%
WHEELS33 · 10.9%
TIRES27 · 8.9%
AIR BAGS19 · 6.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 5.6%

Share of the 303 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 overview page.

What owners report

“MY CAR WAS INCLUDED IN A MAZDA RECALL OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. SINCE THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED MY STEERING HAS PERFORMED IN AN ERRATIC…”NHTSA complaint 10400177 — filed 05/06/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA MAZDA3. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V374000 (STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM)…”NHTSA complaint 10384459 — filed 02/25/2011
“I WAS ADVISED OF A RECALL FOR A POTENTIAL POWER STEERING (#6010H) IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010. UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAD THE SYMPTOMS, THEY ADVISED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10379164 — filed 01/25/2011

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Steering complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 109 of 303 complaints on file (36%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 have in total?

303 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.